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Fire Opal and Xenotime Physical Properties


Xenotime and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
4.30-5.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Fire Opal and Xenotime Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Xenotime physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Fire Opal and Xenotime chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Xenotime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Xenotime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Xenotime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 4.30-5.10 whereas that of Xenotime is 4.30-5.10.

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